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Cloud Engineer – Malvern or Farnborough
Package: Competitive salary + benefits
Role ID: SF20205
About the Role
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow—we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives.
Join us as a Cloud Engineer at either our Malvern or Farnborough site, where you’ll work with cutting-edge technology alongside some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of enabling secure, scalable, and mission-critical cloud capabilities within our Cloud Engineering team, providing critical support across public, private, or hybrid environments.
Day-to-day, you’ll collaborate with engineering teams to design, deploy, and automate solutions that deliver next-generation services across complex operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Building and configuring cloud services to meet business and application requirements
- Monitoring cloud environments for performance, availability, cost optimisation, and security compliance
- Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
- Automating deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Implementing and enforcing cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security
- Working closely with development, operations, and security teams to enable smooth application deployments
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in designing, deploying, and managing solutions in AWS
- Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform
- Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools
- Familiarity with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancers, firewalls, routing)
- Strong familiarity with AWS services
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Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Note: We value diversity and do not require a fixed background or education. If you can demonstrate the required experience and willingness to learn, we’d like to hear from you.
Working Arrangements
- 37-hour workweek, based at either Malvern or Farnborough
- Minimum average site attendance: three days per week
Malvern
The Malvern facility is renowned for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance, and complex system integration, significantly contributing to the UK’s defence capabilities. It also develops technologies for both military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications, and cybersecurity.
Important Note: All applicants must be eligible for SC security clearance, as a minimum.
For guidance on security vetting: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution
Our Recruitment Process
At QinetiQ, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace, where everyone feels valued and supported. A diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences drives our innovation, leading to better outcomes for our people, customers, and communities.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability-confident committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process (e.g., due to a disability), please notify us by emailing: internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com.
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Additional Notes: Many QinetiQ roles require national security vetting. Those already holding the relevant clearance may transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles have additional restrictions based on nationality or previously held nationalities.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to expand globally, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of QinetiQ. Our success depends on our innovation-driven culture and our courage to tackle complex challenges.
As a team member, you’ll experience:
- A unique collaborative environment, bringing together diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences to solve transformative challenges.
- Shared learning and progression, enabling you to realise your full potential in an authentic and inclusive workplace.
- Visit our careers page to learn more about our diverse and inclusive culture.
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Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to purchase additional days
- Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance options
- Employee discount portal offering:
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Restaurant, cinema, and more discounts
- We support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining a Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities to support local charities and communities
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